Sausalito Retreat sits atop Wolfback Ridge in Sausalito, CA, United States, a three-level house reworked by 35th Collective. The 2,500-square-foot, 1951 structure now expands to three bedrooms and three baths with broad glazing and timber-lined rooms. Inside and out, the project reads as a quiet refresh that leans into wood, stone, and brass while opening to the San Francisco Bay.
Stealth House lands in Austin, TX, United States as a compact house by Specht Novak that hides its life within. The 2024 ADU turns its back to the street with corrugated Cor-Ten cladding, then opens to courtyards and full-height glazing that soak interiors in daylight. Privacy drives the parti, yet the plan feels effortless and bright.
Bedford Barn Renovation and Addition sits in Bedford, NY, United States, where SPG Architects transform a 19th-century outbuilding into a working part of family life. The house-scale conversion respects the barn’s landmark status while adding a compact, glass-lined wing that opens to fields and sky. What was once a utility building now supports gatherings with a deliberate balance of preservation and crisp contemporary work.
Winnow sits in Phoenix, United States, as a modern house by The Ranch Mine that pivots outdoor life around shade, views, and a disciplined plan. The developer brief called for Arcadia character refined into clear volumes and a strong bond with light and landscape. The result is a desert compound that moves easily from everyday routines to lively gatherings.
Ocean River House sits on a river estuary in Bali, Indonesia, where the Indian Ocean pulls the eye and the breeze. Designed by Rado Iliev as a house that renews rather than replaces, it keeps the original structure while stretching upward and outward to claim stronger light and longer views. The result favors a modern stance without losing local gravity.
Mars House lands on a Toronto, Canada street with a measured confidence, designed by Studio Lau for a small family. The house rethinks routine with a split-level plan that trades formality for function and ties rooms to daily rhythm. A gym and basketball court set the brief in motion, while open yet connected living areas keep activity and quiet in balance.
Villa XXIII settles into the hillside of Eaglemont, Victoria, Australia with a quiet confidence. Designed by FGR Architects, the house moves low and long across two steep allotments and takes its cues from the Mount Eagle estate’s landscape and legacy. Completed in 2024, it brings a restrained palette and a clear plan to a storied terrain where light and vegetation shape daily life.
Villas House sits in Itu, SP, Brazil, a compact house by Taguá Arquitetura e Design that turns a constrained plot into an open, social plan. Two rectilinear wings trace the site edges while a bright, breezy core choreographs daily life and weekend gatherings. The result reads crisp and contemporary without fuss, connecting to sunset views and a slender pool that stretches along the back edge.
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